Columbia graduate Mahmoud Khalil detained by ICE

Mahmoud Khalil, a Palestinian activist and recent Columbia University graduate, was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on Saturday. Officers claimed his student visa was revoked, which Khalil's lawyer disputes, stating he is a lawful permanent resident. Khalil was involved in campus protests last year, advocating for Palestinian rights. His arrest follows a crackdown on pro-Palestinian activism, coinciding with the Trump administration's recent actions against Columbia University regarding antisemitism on campus. Civil rights advocates have expressed outrage over Khalil's detention, while some pro-Israel supporters have praised it. The case has raised concerns about free speech and the treatment of activists in the U.S.